Research ethics: January 2026 updates
January 21, 2026
As the new year rolls in, Clinical Trials British Columbia continues to integrate research ethics into its core mandate. This move further galvanizes the connection between BC’s research ethics community and the provincial clinical trials landscape.
Regulatory update: January 2026
January 21, 2026
On December 20, 2025, Health Canada posted a consultation on the modernizing the framework for clinical trials involving drugs for human use, including pharmaceuticals, biologics, radiopharmaceuticals, and cannabis.
REACH BC launches its impact report for 2024-25
January 14, 2026
In the 2024-25 impact report, you’ll how REACH BC has made a difference, through its increase in volunteers, new collaborations, and features to share back study and trial results.
A new chapter for BC’s clinical trials community
October 14, 2025
British Columbia’s clinical trials community is entering an exciting new chapter — one that will enhance our national and global competitiveness and set the province up for future success.
Research ethics event sparks dialogue, strengthens provincial ethics community
September 22, 2025
In June, the Research Ethics Board Administrator (REBA) Harmonization and Education Event brought together 40 attendees from 27 research ethics boards across BC.
BC physician’s advocacy and leadership honoured with Clinical Trials British Columbia Award
July 24, 2025
Dr. Paul Anthony Keown is recognized for his leadership, vision, and commitment to advance clinical trials for everyone’s benefit.
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We also acknowledge the diverse First Nations across British Columbia, who have inherent rights rooted in the connection to their lands and waters, which have never been surrendered. In the spirit of reconciliation, we aim to practice cultural safety, value Indigenous ways of knowing, and respect the rights of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.
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